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TRIGGER

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Joseph Stiglitz

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“In many cases, GDP statistics seem to suggest that the economy is doing far better than most citizens' own perceptions. …”

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“Moreover, the focus on GDP creates conflicts: political leaders are told to maximise it, but citizens also demand that attention be paid to enhancing security, reducing air, water, and noise pollution, and so forth – all of which might lower GDP growth.”